English · Word Candidate

stocks

/stɒks/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A device, similar to a pillory, formerly used for public humiliation and punishment.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thiết bị giống như cùm chân, trước đây dùng để trừng phạt và nhục nhã công khai

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Noun

Examples

Opposite the almshouses is the bow-fronted post office and shop, while near by, beneath the trees on the green, is the old whipping post and stocks, the latter pierced by five holes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The frame upon which a ship is built, and from which it is launched.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khung mà con tàu được xây dựng và từ đó được hạ thủy

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “stocks” mean?

A device, similar to a pillory, formerly used for public humiliation and punishment.

Is “stocks” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.